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Good morning to you Homestead! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Homestead nonprofits can tap Ocean Reef's millions in grants
  • Have Asian swamp eels already reached your favorite Homestead canal?
  • How a 328-unit affordable complex could reshape South Dixie Highway

Also on today's calendar: Homestead Con 2026 (Third Edition) and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 90, low: 76.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ocean Reef Community Foundation (insidephilanthropy.com) — Nonprofits serving Homestead residents have a strong funding opportunity through the Ocean Reef Community Foundation's Community Grants and Impact Fund programs. The foundation prioritizes education, youth, health, family services, and community projects in Homestead and nearby areas, favoring local, project-based proposals that leverage matching funds and can show clear, long-term benefits for local families.
   

2. Invasive Asian swamp eels spread farther in South Florida (miramarflnews.com) — Asian swamp eels, an invasive predator threatening native fish and amphibians, have now been documented in canals around Homestead and the rest of Miami-Dade County. Scientists warn these mucus-covered eels could undermine Everglades restoration and urge residents to photograph and immediately report any suspicious eel-like fish they see in local canals, wetlands, or marshy areas using the IVEGOT1 hotline or app.
   

3. HTG to Proceed with Two-Phase Affordable Housing Project at 27501 and 27525 S. Dixie Highway, Homestead, Florida (floridayimby.com) — A large new affordable housing complex is planned for South Dixie Highway in Homestead, bringing 328 income-restricted apartments and nearly 11,500 square feet of commercial space. The Lakeview at Naranja project, backed by the Naranja Lakes CRA and Housing Trust Group, will replace a blighted retail center and include millions in infrastructure upgrades like better lakefront and pedestrian access.
   

4. Rehab Intern Michelle Luchau-Rebora Arrested For Allegedly Having Relations With Patient During Therapy Sessions (blacksportsonline.com) — An intern therapist who worked at New Hope CORPS in Homestead is accused of having an illegal sexual relationship with a patient under her care and has been arrested. She allegedly met the patient at the Homestead facility, was later fired, and turned herself in at the Homestead Police Department, where she now faces a felony sexual misconduct charge under Florida law.
   

5. No Fines, Just Five-Dollar Bills: NASCAR Turns Driver Swears Into a Fan Prize with the NASCAR Swear Jar (speedwaydigest.com) — NASCAR's new Swear Jar promotion will culminate at Homestead-Miami Speedway during the Cup Series Championship weekend, with one lucky fan winning a pot funded by drivers' on-air curses. Fans can listen to uncensored team radio, guess total swears and top curse words each race, and compete online for a chance to be the finalist who collects the growing cash prize in Homestead.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good pediatricians?
    Had a bad experience with pediatric associates looking to switch, any recommendations? (Nextdoor Keys Landing)
  • Buenos dias vecinos.
    Alguien me puede recomendar un técnico de refrigeración, se me acaba de romper mi refrigerador. (Nextdoor Shores At Keys Gate)
  • City of Homestead Florida posted a job opening for Medium & Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician (Fleet Mechanic) in Homestead. Apply here.
  • Le Jardin Community Center posted a job opening for Cook Aide Substitute in Homestead. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Homestead here.

Ok Homestead! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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